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I agree. The original Kindle was revolutionary. But it's been completely stagnant since then. The level of innovation to drive forward doesn't have to be that
by quink 6y ago
I agree. The original Kindle was revolutionary. But it's been completely stagnant since then.
The level of innovation to drive forward doesn't have to be that large. After a lot of time thinking about the problem, the sweet spot for me would be an e-reader that combines:
* CBR/CBZ/EPUB support
* MicroSD slot for expandable storage (or 32 GB+)
* Yellow backlight
* Robust enough software
* No Android or web browser to speak of (I want a focused device without distractions) (but maybe Pocket Casts built in, with a 3.5mm port or Bluetooth)
* 300 dpi
* 7.8 inch display
And a price point of US$150. Which seems to be impossible with a 7.8 inch e-ink display. If someone comes out with this device I will buy it instantly. The Kobo Clara HD comes seriously close and I love mine but it is on the verge of no longer being on sale.
I think I will just have to wait for the Android e-ink tablets to come down in price and deal with an absolutely ancient version of Android, which they all seem to have.
- megablast 6y agoIt has a web browser. It’s just so slow.
- quink 6y agoI know, I love it. It's there, but it's so bad that it's not keeping me from the eBooks for any appreciable amount of time, the actual intent behind the device.
- noir_lord 6y agoKobo hardware was/is really good, I bought Kindles for my mum (the amazon store experience is easier for her) and Kobo's for myself and the Auro One was a fabulous piece of hardware.
- cwyers 6y agoYou need a web browser. I take my Kindle on the road with me (or at least, I did) and you can't sign into hotel wifi without a web browser anymore.